International Development with Economics BSc (Hons)

3 years, starting in September 2019

You can apply for this course from September 2018.

Understand the opportunities and constraints to international development. Examine economic, political, social and anthropological aspects.

This is an interdisciplinary degree where you will study the economic, political and social aspects of development. During the course you will be able to specialise in any of these aspects according to your interests. A focus on economics is maintained throughout because of its importance to international development as a field of work and the transferable work skills it provides.

In the first year you’ll gain an understanding of international development from a range of disciplinary perspectives.

In the second year you will develop qualitative and quantitative skills with more advanced theoretical perspectives. You will apply these to a range of contexts and development challenges.

The final year allows you to specialise and select topics that most interest you. You will apply practical and research skills and perspectives to current problems of development. You can also maintain a focus on economic analysis.

Teaching

You’ll learn from academics with expertise in international development. Their international collaborations and research activities feed into undergraduate teaching and contribute to your learning experience.

Facilities

You will be able to benefit from the research taking place within our Centre for Development Studies. This will allow you to engage with research informing international policy and practice.

Careers

The study of international development will provide you with an academic foundation for a career in a range of fields. These could include:

governmental and international agencies
non-governmental organisations
development consultancies
international businesses (especially in emerging markets)

It also provides a solid foundation for postgraduate training for journalism, teaching and business.

Course structure

This course lasts 3 years. It starts in September 2019 and ends in 2022. Induction week starts on 23 September 2019.

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Units

At Bath, our courses are made up of units of study. Compulsory units cover core concepts that you'll need to understand as part of your degree programme. Some of our courses also offer the opportunity for you to study optional units. These allow you to specialise in particular areas of knowledge that interest you.

As an undergraduate, you will be expected to take 60 credits (ECTS) in each academic year. These are usually split into 30 credits for each semester you study. Sixty credits are the equivalent of 1200 notional hours of study; this includes contact time with staff and your own independent learning.

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

International development dissertation
Global inequality: economic and political perspectives
Development finance
Plus optional units

Optional course units

You can choose from a number of optional units in years 1, 2 and 3. Here are some examples of the units currently being studied by our students.

Learning and assessment

Learning

Assessment

Typical assessment breakdown

This average assessment breakdown is based on a typical choice of optional units. Your specific unit choices will determine the actual breakdown of assessment methods that you will experience.

% written exam

% practical exam

% coursework

Year	Written Exam	Practical Exam	Coursework
Year 1	22%	5%	73%
Year 2	35%	0%	65%
Year 3	25%	0%	75%

Typical contact time breakdown

This average contact time breakdown is based on a typical choice of optional units. Scheduled learning and teaching may include: lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. Your optional unit choices will determine your actual personal contact hours.

% time in scheduled learning and teaching

% time in independent study

% time in placement/year abroad

Year	Scheduled	Independent	Placement
Year 1	22%	78%	0%
Year 2	23%	77%	0%
Year 3	18%	82%	0%

This information shows typical student contact time based on information from the 2016/17 academic year.

Photo of Nabaa Zaynah posing next to a wall. — — Nabaa Zaynah BSc International Development with Economics (2017)

Entry requirements

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for international development. This might include relevant reading, involvement in political or debating societies, voluntary work for charities, or activism for a political party or an NGO.

We prefer applicants with at least one humanities or social science subject as part of their entry qualifications. This subject might be:

Economics
Geography
History
Philosophy
Politics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology

Origin of qualifications

Select the country where your qualification comes from.

British qualifications

A level Typical offer

AAB

AAB in three A levels

If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement.

A level Alternative offer

ABB

ABB in three A levels plus one of the following:

grade A in an EPQ
grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives

If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer. If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Typical offer

36 points

36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.

BTEC and Cambridge Technical Typical offer

D*DD

D*DD in a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF), BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) or Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma.

We prefer BTEC and Cambridge Technical qualifications that include units that provide preparation for numerical study, for example, qualifications in Business.

See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.

Cambridge Pre-U Typical offer

D3, D3, M1

D3, D3, M1 in three principal subjects.

Cambridge Pre-U Alternative offer

D3, M1, M1

D3, M1, M1 in three principal subjects plus one of the following:

grade A in an EPQ
grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives

If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer.

Scottish Highers Typical offer

AB in Advanced Highers

AB in two Advanced Highers plus AAABB in five Scottish Highers.

Access to HE Diploma Typical offer

33 credits at Distinction

A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 9 credits achieved at Distinction in an essay-based subject.

Open University credits Typical offer

Pass units worth 120 credits, including a minimum of a Pass 2 with 70% in a relevant essay-based Level 2 unit.

Typically, we would be looking for you to have studied units worth at least 120 credits, including at least 30 credits at Level 2. We would generally be looking for you to have taken relevant units in essay-based subjects, preferably social sciences. This information is a guide and all students applying with Open University Credits will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We will consider your application carefully and take note of any previous qualifications or relevant work experience. Please contact us to discuss your profile before making an application.

Taking OU credits may be counted as degree-level study by the Student Loans Company and therefore may be counted as previous study and have an impact on your ability to access student loans/grants for the entirety of your chosen degree. We recommend that you discuss this in detail with the SLC before following this progression route to the University of Bath.

Combinations of qualifications Typical offer

Your application will be considered individually based on the particular combination of qualifications and subjects that you are taking.

We can consider combinations of accepted qualifications, such as A levels and a BTEC.

We can also consider combinations that are not listed and that do not include A levels:

AB in two A level subjects plus D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)/National Extended Certificate (RQF) OR the Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma (QCF)/Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate (RQF)
A in one A level subject plus DD in the BTEC Diploma (QCF)/National Diploma (RQF)
AB in two A level subjects plus D3 in a Pre-U principal subject
AB in two A level subjects plus 6 in an IB HL Certificate. While we do not consider the IB Careers Programme for entry, we are able to consider the combinations of components that are typically offered by this route, such as BTEC and IB HL Certificate combinations
AAB in two A level subjects excluding Accounting plus the LIBF Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS)

You should read the information about essential and preferred subjects and subject combinations. We cannot consider different qualifications in the same subject area.

GCSE requirements

GCSE Mathematics grade A or 7 plus GCSE English grade B or 6 (or equivalent from category A).

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Malaysian qualifications

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

AAB in three subjects. You must also achieve A in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Mathematics.

We do not accept General Studies as one of these three subjects. We do not accept grade A- in place of grade A or grade B- in place of grade B.

Dua Tahun Matrikulasi (PDT)

CGPA of 3.3 in the science stream.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

Canadian International Matriculation Programme

We accept this programme for direct entry and our requirements are the same as for a Canadian Secondary School Diploma. These are listed in the 'Canada' section.

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath, provide a one-year International Foundation Year programme. This course provides an opportunity for you to study on a dedicated track to a University of Bath degree.

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Australian qualifications

High School Certificates and Certificates of Education

Pass the relevant certificate with an ATAR or TER of 93.

We can accept any of the following school leaver qualifications meeting these requirements:

-Australian Capital Territory Year 12 Certificate -New South Wales Higher School Certificate -Northern Territory Certificate of Education -South Australian Certificate of Education -Tasmanian Certificate of Education -Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning -Victorian Certificate of Education -Western Australian Certificate of Education

Our requirements for the Queensland Senior Certificate of Education are:

Overall Band Position of 2.

For each of these certificates you must also have achieved grade A in Mathematics in Year 10.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

New Zealander qualifications

National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA)

Level 3 Diploma achieved with Merit including two Level 3 subjects with 14 credits at Excellence (E) and one Level 3 subject with 14 credits at Merit (M). You must also achieve 14 credits of Excellence (E) in Level 2 Numeracy.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Canadian qualifications

Secondary School Diploma

85% overall with 88%, 88%, 85% in three Year 12 subjects. You must also achieve 80% in Calculus or Mathematics in Year 11.

We also accept the Canadian International Matriculation Programme. Our requirements are the same as for the Secondary School Diploma.

Advanced Placement Tests

We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept the IB Diploma and our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section. If you are studying a mixture of IB courses and College Board qualifications please contact us for advice.

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Bulgarian qualifications

Diploma Za Sredno Obrazovanie (DIPZO)

5.5 overall with 5.8 in a state matriculation exam (excluding Bulgarian) and 5.0 in Mathematics.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Japanese qualifications

Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho)

Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Russian qualifications

Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat o (Polnom) Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii)

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Jordanian qualifications

General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi)

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

Advanced Placement Tests

We accept Advanced Placement Tests. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States of America' section. You will need to hold an English language qualification (such as IELTS) in place of ACT or SATR scores as we can only accept these for United States citizens.

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Emirati qualifications

Secondary School Certificate (Tawjihiyya)

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

Advanced Placement Tests

Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)

We accept the Indian 12th Standard and our entry requirements are listed under the 'India' section.

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Thai qualifications

Higher Secondary School Certificate (Mathayom Suksa 6)

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Chinese qualifications

Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate or Chinese University Entrance Exam (Gaokao)

Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of these qualifications alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

Canadian International Matriculation Programme

We accept this programme for direct entry and our requirements are the same as for a Canadian Secondary School Diploma. These are listed in the 'Canada' section.

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

French qualifications

French Baccalaureate

14.5 overall with 15 in either Economics and Social Sciences or History and Geography and 12 in Mathematics.

Option Internationale du Baccalaureat (OIB)

13.5 overall with 15 in either Economics and Social Sciences or History and Geography and 12 in Mathematics.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

European Baccalaureate

We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Hong Kongese qualifications

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

5, 5, 4 in three elective subjects plus 5 in Core Mathematics or 5, 5 in two elective subjects plus 5 in Core Mathematics and 5 in any Mathematics extended paper.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

Advanced Placement Tests

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Irish qualifications

Irish Leaving Certificate

H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 in 6 Irish Leaving Certificates.

You will also need grade O2 in Mathematics if you are not studying it at Higher Level.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Singaporean qualifications

Singapore A levels

AAB in 3 H2 level subjects.

Polytechnic Diploma (3 years)

3.3 overall.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept GCE and International A levels and the IB Diploma whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

Advanced Placement Tests

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Turkish qualifications

Lise Bitirme Diplomasi

CGPA of 75% with 80% in an essay based subject from the final year and 75% in Maths from any year.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Greek qualifications

Apolytirion

19 in the Apolytirion plus AB in two A levels .

We cannot accept the Apolytirion unless it is studied alongside A levels. We do not accept Pan Hellenic examinations in place of an A level.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Cypriot qualifications

Apolytirion

19 in the Apolytirion plus AB in two A levels .

We cannot accept the Apolytirion unless it is studied alongside A levels.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Spanish qualifications

Titulo de Bachiller

A score of 8.5 overall with 7 in Mathematics.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

European Baccalaureate

We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

German qualifications

Abitur

1.6 overall with 12 in Mathematics in your final examinations.

If you do not take Mathematics in your final examinations, you will need an average grade across 4 semesters in it.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

European Baccalaureate

We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

American qualifications

Advanced Placement Tests

5, 5, 4 in 3 APs.

We accept no more than one Calculus AP as one of these 3 subjects.

You will also need to pass your High School Diploma and achieve an ACT score of 29 or SATR scores of 720 in Mathematics and 700 in Evidence based Reading and Writing.

SAT Subject Tests

We do not accept SAT Subject Tests for direct entry to our degrees.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Indian qualifications

Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)

An average of 80% across 4 subjects.

You will also need grade 8 in Mathematics in the 10th Standard if you are not studying it in the 12th Standard.

We do not accept Physical Education as one of these 4 subjects.

These requirements are for the CBSE and CISCE boards. Please contact us if you are taking this qualification with a different board.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

We also accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

European qualifications

European Baccalaureate

79% overall with 8.5 in one subject and 7.0 in Mathematics.

English language requirements

Category A

You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 69 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 193 with no less than 184 in all elements
TOEFL IBT: 108 overall with a minimum 27 in all 4 components

If you studied for UK qualifications in English Language or English Literature, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

If you studied for English language qualifications from another country, make sure you have the required grades for this course.

Fees and funding

Fees

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home, EU, Island or Overseas student.

Learn how we decide fee status

Tuition fees

See the most recent fees for undergraduate courses.

Placement fees

Placement fees vary

You will normally pay a reduced tuition fee while on a placement period or studying abroad. Find out more about placement fees and study abroad fees.

Extra costs

The following course-related costs are not included in your fees:

Optional Field Trip

You will have the opportunity to go on an optional overseas fieldwork trip in your final year, which you will be expected to pay for.

See advice on budgeting and more information about day-to-day costs.

How to pay

Tuition fee loans

If you are studying an undergraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

You could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath. This is in addition to your student loan and you do not have to pay it back.

Read more about bursaries and scholarships

Other payment options

You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card, cheque, bank transfer or cash. You may also be eligible for a student loan to help you pay your fees.

Budgeting

You will need to budget at least £100 for the cost of photocopying, printing and binding. You will also need to budget for the cost of text books.

Some courses involve visits away from campus and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs of travel, accommodation and food and drink.

If you’re on a placement, you’re responsible for your own travel, accommodation and living costs. You should also consider the financial implications if you go on an unpaid or overseas placement.

Application information

Course title

International Development with Economics
Final award

BSc (Hons)
Mode of study

Full-time
Course code

53H3
Institution code

B16
Department

Department of Social & Policy Sciences
Location

University of Bath
Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY
UK/EU application deadline

15 January 2019
Overseas deadline

15 January 2019
Application eligibility

UK and Overseas students are eligible to apply
Regulator

The Office for Students (OfS)

Selection process

We will usually assess you based on your UCAS application. Very exceptionally we may invite you to an interview if you have circumstances we cannot assess from an application alone.